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The Best Restaurants in Albury Wodonga for a Regional Feast

A family-favourite holiday spot on the Murray River, check out our guide to the best restaurants in Albury Wodonga to stay well fed on your next weekend getaway.

Yardbird

Over the last several years, the neighbouring border towns of Albury and Wodonga have made a name for themselves as foodie hotspots. Known for their premium meat and dairy production, the locals are true foodies.

Many of these homegrown food lovers have returned to the region in recent years to open some of the best restaurants in Albury Wodonga. From fine dining experiences to home-cooked and hearty meals, these Albury Wodonga restaurants all but guarantee you a fantastic feed.

Mamma Mia Italian Kitchen

Mamma Mia Italian Kitchen

It's authentic Italian made the right way at Mamma Mia Italian Kitchen. Breathing Italian life into this family-friendly restaurant, you will feel you are eating the real deal, with handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and tiramisu staples on the menu.

Start your meal with a fresh Caprese salad, order some pizza and pasta to share (take your time, there is plenty to choose from) and end your meal with a sweet treat, with cannoli, Nutella panna cotta and Limoncello affogato worth saving room for!

634 Electra Street, East Albury

DUX Albury

DUX 

Welcome to DUX, where culinary excellence sets a new standard. As one of the best new restaurants in Albury, it offers a sophisticated dining experience with curated wines, cocktails and plates to tantalise your taste buds. Whether you choose a seat at the bar or an intimate table, you can expect exceptional service and ambience.

Begin with delectable share plates like focaccia with Frantoio olive oil and smoked salt or warm Gooramadda olives. For mains, savour fluffy gnocchi with macadamia pesto, or market fish with smoked eggplant. 

Finish your meal with a rich chocolate brownie or elderflower cheesecake. Undeniably, DUX is one of the fanciest dining spots in town. 

466 Dean Street, Albury

Aida

Aida 

Named after owner Sarah's mother, who taught her and her siblings that food is a connection tool between people, Aida is the charming, light-filled spot in the heart of Albury.

Head in for mezze-style Mediterranean plates from the land and sea that are colourful, flavoursome and fun. From fig saganaki and hummus served with lamb mince and pine nuts to skewers, whole grilled prawns, and large platters perfect for a family feast, you truly can't put a foot wrong when deciding what to order. 

Sitchu Tip: Try the pavlova martini, for a little celebratory Australian touch. It's so good!

498 Dean Street, Albury

Frankies

Frankies 

Venture west to discover Frankies, an exceptional artisan bakery and milk bar meets burger joint. This gem boasts an array of incredible pastries and weekly specials that burst with flavour. Indulge in offerings like loaded fries with brisket, cheese and gravy or pork belly.

Frankies' burgers are a standout, promising satisfaction with every bite. Sweeten your weekend with a sticky date croissant, or blueberry vanilla cake. The chocolate and walnut pain au chocolat is a dream come true for chocolate enthusiasts.

836 Padman Drive, West Albury

Yardbird

Yardbird

Take a trip to Europe (via Albury) with Yardbird, a contemporary Australian restaurant and bar taking inspo from Spain, France and Italy. Head Chef Simon Arkless' menu focuses on quality local and seasonal produce cooked over the fire - Euro-style. With a 200-strong curated wine list, half the fun is finding the perfect drop to pair with your meal.

Try the eggplant and ricotta agnolotti, or go all in on the scotch fillet steak cooked over the Mimbrasa Spanish charcoal oven, served with Café de Paris butter.

493 Townsend Street, Albury

Din Dins

Din Dins

An Asian fusion kitchen and bar, Din Dins is one of the best restaurants in town, adored by locals. Bring a group to try one of everything on their share plate dominant menu. The fluffy bao buns, ranging from chicken karaage to crispy pork belly, are mouthwatering, and the Peking duck crepes are oh-so-tasty. 

The drinks list is a winner, with local brews and wines alongside some delectable cocktails. Lychee martini, anyone? 

450 Townsend Street, Albury 

Astor Hotel (Image Credit: Tom Blachford)

Astor Hotel

It's not a holiday until you've enjoyed the local pub grub, and the impossibly cool Astor Hotel - which recently underwent a multi-million dollar transformation - is where it's at! Its impeccable fit-out, striking retro motel facade and gourmet pub-style food have fast-tracked it to becoming one of the city's most popular destinations.

Their menu serves all the pub classics like burgers, steaks, schnitzels, nachos and pizza, while their cocktails are sublime (we can't go past the Pink Marshmallow S'more). 

641 Young St, Albury, NSW

Canvas Eatery

Canvas Eatery

Did you know one of the best things to do in Albury Wodonga is attached to one of the best restaurants? The Murray Art Museum Albury is the perfect spot to take in exhibitions from prominent artists and, if art appreciation leaves you hungry, you can check out Canvas Eatery, a light-filled modern casual restaurant known for its fresh takes on traditional dishes.

Open all day with a reliable breakfast and lunch menu, Canvas ups the ante at dinner with dishes like BBQ lamb ribs, prawn toast banh mi and a seared halloumi salad. 

546 Dean Street, Albury, NSW

HAPI

HAPI

In a town not necessarily known for Asian cuisine, HAPI stands head and shoulders above the crowd. With flavour-fuelled dumplings packed with goodness (think chicken, prawn and ginger, or shiitake mushroom, tofu and wood ear), pork belly ramen and soft-shell crab bao buns, if you’ve got a craving for Asian fusion, this is the restaurant for you. 

465C Dean Street, Albury, NSW

Saludos

Saludos

This Spanish tapas bar is one of the coolest and cosiest Albury Wodonga restaurants to visit! They have made a name for themselves serving up authentic slow-cooked paella, tapas faves such as croquetas to patatas bravas and churros which are simply legendary. Their intimate boutique feel and to-die-for wine list have made Saludos the go-to spot for long, lingering meals with friends.

660 Dean Street, Albury, NSW

Norma 

For the winning combo of great wine and pasta, look no further than Norma. Opening at the end of 2020, Norma serves up traditional Italian fare that is big on flavour. We can't go past their well-seasoned polenta chips with oregano mayo, the rigatoni with pork sausage and saffron pecorino, and a generous serving of passionfruit sorbet. This restaurant has everything you’ll need for a decadent dinner date.

500 Guinea Street, Albury

Miss Amelie

Miss Amelie

Founded by chef David Kapay, who trained under Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay before bringing his expertise back home, Miss Amelie is a fine-dining favourite.

With set two, three and six-course menus, this is the perfect place to knock back oysters, seared scallops, Murray eye fillet and delicate desserts. The restaurant is situated inside the historic former Wodonga railway station and makes for a truly memorable setting. 

Station Building, 46 Elgin Boulevard, Wodonga, VIC

South Cali Cantina

South Cali Cantina

For fresh Mexican in a vibey spot, head to South Cali Cantina. This small but bustling restaurant is situated in a trendy basement space and is always delish. Their menu ticks off all the classics like tacos, nachos, fajitas and loaded fries, while their drinks menu has an impressive selection of imported beers and Tequila plus heavenly cocktails - you can't go wrong with a margarita!

Basement/553 Dean Street, Albury, NSW

The River Deck

The River Deck

With an unparalleled location on the banks of the Murray River, The River Deck is the perfect spot for those looking to enjoy a meal and take in the stunning surroundings of nature.

The menu features intricately balanced modern flavours from hand-rolled gnocchi with slow-cooked duck leg and edible Alchemy kimchi, to Korean fried chicken with sesame and spring onion waffle, pickled ginger and edamame slaw. 

48 Noreuil Parade, Albury, NSW

La Maison Restaurant

La Maison Restaurant

La Maison seamlessly combines heritage and modernity. Serving up bold and modern flavours, the restaurant can be found in the historic Customs House. Taken over by a husband and wife duo in 2007, the restaurant has become a local favourite with dishes such as their house potato gnocchi, the slow-braised beef cheeks, and the succulent crackling pork belly on high rotation. 

40 Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga, VIC

Have you finished working your way through the best restaurants in Albury Wodonga and after more travel inspo? Take a look at the best Australian road trips, or, maybe you're planning your honeymoon? Have a squiz of our best honeymoon destinations in Australia wrap up.

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